The process of adapting to the standards of other European countries and the world economy had forced Poland to take drastic measures, with painful economic and social consequences, including the downsizing or closing of entire branches of economic activity (coal mining, the heavy metallurgical industry, shipbuilding, textiles) that were no longer competitive.
Para adaptarse a las normas de los demás países de Europa y de la economía mundial, Polonia tuvo que adoptar medidas radicales, de serias consecuencias económicas y sociales, que han ampliado o eliminado partes enteras de la actividad económica (minas de carbón, metalurgia pesada, astilleros, industria textil) que dejaron de ser competitivas.